[U.S. Defense Secretary Says Military Actions Against Iran Will Further Escalate] According to Jinshi reports, on March 5 local time, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that U.S. military actions against Iran will further escalate, with firepower strikes over Iran's capital Tehran 'set to increase significantly.' Hegseth said the U.S. military will deploy more fighter squadrons, enhance operational and defensive capabilities, and increase bomber sortie frequency, but did not disclose specific military details. He stated that in the coming period, firepower strikes targeting Iran and its capital Tehran 'will significantly increase,' and noted that the U.S. military is gaining more support from overseas bases.